A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022.

The chicken crisis has also been unprecedented. CBS reports that more than 20 million egg-laying chickens died from the disease or as a result of culling in the last quarter, despite the country having one of the strongest avian influenza surveillance programs in the world, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The cost of eggs have skyrocketed in recent weeks, due to a variety of factors, including the bird flu. Here's when you can expect prices to flatten.

Eggs are in short supply in California and high priced due to bird flu, laws, high labor and supply costs, and increased consumption

Bird Flu effects on egg and chicken prices

Two different strains of bird flu have been cropping up across the country, posing a threat to livestock and possibly raising prices at the grocery store. So far, only one case has been reported in Vermont,